Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Patients with a rapidly growing thyroid nodule should recieve a(n) _____ referral to a thyroid surgeon or endocrinologist

_____ is also known as Plummer's disease

What is the likely diagnosis in a young patient with resistant hypertension, hypokalaemia and an ↑ aldosterone:renin ratio? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with resistant hypertension complaining of weight loss, sweating, heat intolerance, & palpitations? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

Elevated blood glucose levels in _____ accelerates atherosclerosis & contributes to the development of diabetic cardiomyopathy, leading to heart failure

Hint: condition

What antihypertensive class is preferred for a 65-year-old Black patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with labile blood pressure complaining of episodic headaches, sweating attacks, palpitations, or abdominal pains? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

_____ tumors may invade the cavernous sinus, leading to opthalmoplegia (presents with double vision/squint)

Diagnosis of thyroid storm is based on _____

Pituitary adenomas can be categorised based on their size: ≤_____ mm = Microadenoma >10 mm = Macroadenoma